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Contents Preface\QQAll: Will be changed to: To the Instructor.XQQ\ Introduction\QQAll: Will be changed to: To the Student.XQQ\ Acknowledgments Part I Getting Started Chapter 1 Welcome to Sport and Exercise Psychology What Is Sport and Exercise Psychology? What Sport and Exercise Psychology Specialists Do Sport Psychology Specialties The History of Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport and Exercise Psychology Around the World Bridging Science and Practice Sport and Exercise Psychology Orientations The Present and Future of Sport and Exercise Psychology Learning Aids Part II Understanding Participants Chapter 2 Personality and Sport What Is Personality? Why Study Personality Structure? Approaches to Personality Measuring Personality Using Psychological Measures Personality Research in Sport and Exercise Cognitive Strategies and Success Your Role in Understanding Personality Learning Aids Chapter 3 Motivation What Is Motivation? Views of Motivation Five Guidelines for Building Motivation Developing a Realistic View of Motivation Achievement Motivation and Competitiveness Theories of Achievement Motivation Developing Achievement Motivation and Competitiveness Using Achievement Motivation in Professional Practice Learning Aids Chapter 4 Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety Defining Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety Arousal Anxiety Measuring Arousal and Anxiety Relationship Between Trait and State Anxiety Stress and the Stress Process Sources of Stress and Anxiety How Arousal and Anxiety Affect Performance Implications for Practice Learning Aids Part III Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments Chapter 5 Competition and Cooperation Defining Competition and Cooperation Competition Is a Process Psychological Studies of Competition and Cooperation Is Competition Good or Bad? Enhancing Cooperation Learning Aids Chapter 6 Feedback, Reinforcement, and Intrinsic Motivation Principles of Reinforcement Approaches to Influencing Behavior Positive Reinforcement Punishment Modifying Behavior in Sport Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Rewards Cognitive Evaluation Theory How Extrinsic Rewards Affect Intrinsic Motivation in Sport Increasing Intrinsic Motivation Flow¿A Special Case of Intrinsic Motivation Learning Aids Part IV Understanding Group Processes Chapter 7 Group and Team Dynamics Why Study Groups? What Is the Difference Between a Group and a Team? Theories of Group Development Structure of a Group Creating an Effective Team Climate Individual and Team Performance in Sport Learning Aids Chapter 8 Group Cohesion Defining Cohesion A Conceptual Model of Cohesion Measuring Cohesion The Relationship Between Cohesion and Performance Other Factors Associated With Cohesion Enhancing Cohesion Guidelines for Building Team Cohesion Learning Aids Chapter 9 Leadership What Is Leadership? Trait Approach Behavioral Approach Multidimensional Model of Sport Leadership Research on the Multidimensional Model of Sport Leadership Four Components of Effective Leadership Learning Aids Chapter 10 Communication The Communication Process Sending Messages Effectively Receiving Messages Effectively Breakdowns in Communication Improving Communication Confrontation Constructive Criticism Learning Aids Part V Enhancing Performance Chapter 11 Introduction to Psychological Skills Training What Is Psychological Skills Training? Why PST Is Important Why Sport and Exercise Participants Neglect PST Myths About PST The PST Knowledge Base PST Effectiveness Three Phases of PST Programs Self-Regulation: The Ultimate Goal of PST Who Should Conduct PST Programs? When to Implement a PST Program Designing and Implementing a PST Program Common Problems in Implementing PST Programs Learning Aids Chapter 12 Arousal Regulation Self-Awareness of Arousal Anxiety Reduction Techniques Matching Hypothesis Coping With Adversity On-Site Relaxation Tips Arousal-Inducing Techniques Team Energizing Strategies Learning Aids Chapter 13 Imagery What Is Imagery? Does Imagery Work? Imagery in Sport: Where, What, When, and Why Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Imagery How Imagery Works Uses of Imagery Keys to Effective Imagery Developing an Imagery Training Program When to Use Imagery Learning Aids Chapter 14 Self-Confidence Defining Self-Confidence How Expectations Influence Performance Self-Efficacy Theory Assessing Self-Confidence Building Self-Confidence Learning Aids Chapter 15 Goal Setting Defining Goals Is Goal Setting Effective? Principles of Goal Setting Group Goals Designing a Goal-Setting System Common Problems in Goal Setting Learning Aids Chapter 16 Concentration What Is Concentration? Theories or Models of Attentional Focus Concentration and Optimal Performance Types of Attentional Focus Attentional Problems Self-Talk Assessing Attentional Skills Tips for Improving Concentration On-Site Exercises for Improving Concentration Learning Aids Part VI Enhancing Health and Well-Being Chapter 17 Exercise and Psychological Well-Being Exercise in the Reduction of Anxiety and Depression Exercise and Mood Changes How Exercise Enhances Psychological Well-Being Exercise and Changes in Personality and Cognitive Functioning Exercise and Quality of Life Exercise as an Adjunct to Therapy Learning Aids Chapter 18 Exercise Behavior and Adherence Reasons to Exercise Reasons for Not Exercising Problem of Exercise Adherence Theories and Models of Exercise Behavior Determinants of Exercise Adherence Settings for Exercise Interventions Strategies for Enhancing Adherence to Exercise Guidelines for Improving Exercise Adherence Learning Aids Chapter 19 Athletic Injuries and Psychology Psychological Factors in Athletic Injuries How Injuries Happen Explaining the Stress-Injury Relationship Psychological Reactions to Exercise and Athletic Injuries Role of Sport Psychology in Injury Rehabilitation Learning Aids Chapter 20 Addictive and Unhealthy Behaviors Eating Disorders Substance Abuse Addiction to Exercise Compulsive Gambling: An Odds-On Favorite for Trouble Learning Aids Chapter 21 Burnout and Overtraining Defining Overtraining, Staleness, and Burnout Frequency of Overtraining, Staleness, and Burnout Models of Burnout Factors Leading to Athlete Overtraining and Burnout Symptoms of Overtraining and Burnout Measuring Burnout Burnout in Sport Professionals Treating and Preventing Burnout Learning Aids Part VII Facilitating Psychological Development Through Sport Chapter 22 Children¿s Psychological Development Through Sport Why a Psychology of the Young Athlete? Why Children Participate in Sport Why Children Discontinue Participation in Sport Role of Friends in Youth Sport Stress and Burnout in Children¿s Competitive Sport Effective Coaching Practices for Young Athletes Role of Parents Learning Aids Chapter 23 Aggression in Sport What Is Aggression? Causes of Aggression Aggression in Sport: Special Considerations Implications for Practice Learning Aids Chapter 24 Character Development and Sportspersonship Defining Character and Sportspersonship Approaches to Developing Character and Sportspersonship Moral Development Research Moral Reasoning and Moral Behavior Do Sport and Physical Education Enhance Character Development? Guiding Practice in Character Development Learning Aids Finish References Index About the Author
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
Exercise -- Psychological aspects.